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Colquhaun Family History

Colquhaun Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Colquhoun, Colahan, Chauhan, Coleman, Callahan, Mollohan, Colleran

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Where is the Colquhaun family from?

You can see how Colquhaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colquhaun family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Colquhaun families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colquhaun's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Colquhaun families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Colquhaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colquhaun census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Colquhaun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Colquhaun. For the veterans among your Colquhaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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